Twenty Arrested as Police Target Scotland's Gang Violence

Police in Scotland have arrested eight more suspects, bringing the total to 20, in an ongoing crackdown on a violent gang war affecting both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The arrests this week include individuals charged with attempted murder, fire-raising, firearms offences, conspiracy, and weapons possession, following a series of arson attacks and organized crime incidents across multiple neighborhoods. Police executed warrants that resulted in the seizure of firearms and reviewed thousands of hours of CCTV footage as part of their investigation. Those arrested range from teenagers to adults in their late 30s, with several due to appear in court on charges linked to attempted murder, reckless behavior, and serious organized crime. Authorities emphasize that the violence is believed to be between rival groups and have increased patrols and intelligence operations to disrupt further attacks. Police leadership has stated their determination to hold those responsible to account and restore safety to affected communities.